Think tank targets health researchers, innovators with Sh713m fund
A multimillion shilling kitty has been set aside to finance innovative ideas geared towards improving…
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World’s first malaria vaccine in the offing
It is now confirmed. Mass vaccinations with the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, whose trial…
In 40 years, 100 per cent global rise in number of blood pressure patients
In a startling revelation, a new study has found that in the past 40 years…
Global declines in adolescent childbearing related to national income, education expenditures
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found that an important explanation for…
In wake of Ebola, West Africa adopts new disease control
Countries across West Africa have endorsed a landmark agreement to tackle zoonotic diseases and similar…
New genetic chip a step toward diversity in African genome sequencing
Africa is uncharted territory when it comes to sequencing genomes and studying genetic causes for diseases that…
A snapshot view of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East Africa
The recent AIDF infographic provides a snapshot of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East…
Testing begins on an experimental Zika vaccine with inactivated virus
Federal scientists have launched another test in human volunteers of a Zika vaccine. This one…
African leaders urged to adopt ‘One Health Approach’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called African countries attention to the importance of using…
Monthly cost of US$1-2 per person could ensure access to basic package of 201 essential medicines
Strong global and national leadership is needed as lack of access to essential medicines threatens…